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A Month of Services
In-person worship services: Saturdays @ 4:30 pm & Sundays @ 9 & 11 am Online worship service: Sundays @ 9 am
DECEMBER 3 & 4
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SPACE & OTHER FINAL FRONTIERS
Rev. Kelly Asprooth-Jackson, Co-Senior Minister The stars in the night sky have been a source of wonder and awe for human beings since long before the written word, and perhaps even before language itself. As we as a species have come to better understand the universe around us, some of that wonder has been changed—but not necessarily lost. In this service we will explore the possibilities of cosmic awe. The Solstice Harp Ensemble will play arrangements by Linda Warren.
DECEMBER 10 & 11
ALL MUSIC WEEKEND
with FUS Music Staff and Choirs
SATURDAY SERVICE: “HOLIDAY HYMN SING”
We will sing carols and hymns both familiar and new for Solstice, Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, and Winter, interspersed with history, stories, and reflections. We will even take requests from the congregation!
SUNDAY SERVICE: “MORNING STAR SO RADIANT” (LESSONS & CAROLS)
Music and readings alternate as our five choirs, music staff, and guest instrumentalists help usher in the holiday season! This year’s theme is “Morning Star So Radiant.” Music of Harmouris, Bolcom, Holst, Ebel-Sabo, Elgar, Willan, and more. Plus readings, congregational songs, and a few more surprises. Afterward, sip some warm wassail punch in the Commons.
DECEMBER 17 @ 4:30 PM
Revs. Kelly Crocker and Kelly Asprooth-Jackson, Co-Senior Ministers The longest night of the year, the Winter Solstice is the time when the light returns, and our days slowly begin to lengthen. It is a time to remember, in story and song, the hope that lives within this dark and fertile time and within each of us, as we recall the true light of our lives: the love that lives within, and the power we hold when we shine our light into the world and partake in the miracle of renewal. The FUS Teen Choir will sing.
DECEMBER 18 @ 9 & 11 AM
MYSTERIOUS DARKNESS, WONDROUS LIGHT
Revs. Kelly Crocker and Kelly Asprooth-Jackson, Co-Senior Ministers The hours of daylight are quickly being eclipsed by the hours of darkness as we approach the solstice on December 21. These are the days when we are quick to light candles and welcome the brightness they provide. Yet we are wise to pause for a moment in the darkness and explore the mysteries we can find there before setting off into the wonders of the growing light. Join us as we let the light and darkness bless each other and us. Flutist Marilyn Chohaney will play Syrinx by Debussy, as well as carols from England, France, and Germany.
DECEMBER 24
See page 15 for a full list of Christmas Eve services.
DECEMBER 25 @ 10 AM
GIFTS OF THE SEASON
Revs. Kelly Crocker and Kelly Asprooth-Jackson, Co-Senior Ministers In this special Sunday morning service for Christmas Day, we will celebrate and share the wonder of gifts given and received—the awe wrapped up with tinsel, bows, and heartfelt generosity. Heather Thorpe will sing Schubert’s Ave Maria, and Linda Warren will play solos for piano and harp. This service will be
entirely virtual--there will be no in-person service on this day.
JANUARY 1 @ 10 AM
BEGINNING THE WORLD OVER AGAIN
Rev. Kelly Asprooth-Jackson, Co-Senior Minister Awake, arise, and greet a new beginning! The start of anything new benefits from letting go of (some of) what came before and setting an intention for the work ahead. On this New Year’s Day, join us for a ritual of releasing the year now past as we look toward the one to come.
